Program Manager

Job Description

Position Overview

Herdt Consulting is preparing to support a large-scale enterprise systems program for the U.S. Navy, delivering mission-critical ERP sustainment, modernization, and optimization services across its supported commands. This program enables financial, supply chain, and procurement operations within a highly regulated DoD environment, requiring seamless alignment between business processes, technology, and data to ensure compliance, performance, and mission readiness.

The Program Manager will serve as the overall lead responsible for driving execution across all functional areas, coordinating integrated delivery teams, and serving as the primary interface with Navy stakeholders. This role is critical to ensuring successful delivery of system deployment, sustainment, and continuous improvement initiatives, while maintaining strong governance, managing contract performance, and delivering scalable, high-quality solutions across a complex, distributed enterprise environment.

Quick Facts

Location: DC Metro area

Security Clearance: Secret (clearance sponsorship is available for eligible candidates)

Citizenship: US Citizenship Required

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, IT, or related field.

Experience: 10+ years of Program Management experience, preferably within the Navy

Work Schedule: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

Organizing, directing, and coordinating planning and production of contract activities

Interfacing with customer leadership including Contracting Officer (CO) and COR

Applying knowledge of DoD policies and directives

Preferred Skills & Experience

Familiarity with Navy business processes and Navy ERP

What we can offer you

Excellence: The chance to be part of a company with a reputation for excellence in task execution.

Time Off: 3 weeks of paid vacation each year plus 11 federal holidays.

Health Benefits: Competitive Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental, and Vision insurance.

Financial Security: 401K program with Fidelity (including company match) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

Insurance: Short-term and Long-term Disability provided at no cost, plus voluntary Life and AD&D options.

Full-time